Disc Go Ball, April 9 & 10 - Bend, OR

March 9th, 2011, 10:00 PM

It brings a huge smile to my face to finally announce that we are soon hosting the first ever PDGA event inside the city limits of Bend. It's been over 8 years since we first sketched the layout (been revised a handful of times) and now in one month from today, discs will fly all over the 165 acre park site at the Bend Pine Nursery. 18 of the 27 holes are expected to become a permanent layout following the event. We've been prepping the course site for the last few months with the help and support of the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District.

The course is a combination of turf and natural areas with mature ponderosa pines and old growth juniper, a large pond, elevation changes, rock outcroppings and canyon walls. This low cost event is part fundraiser and part celebration. We will compete in just one round of 27 holes each day.

The event will also include an ultimate Frisbee tournament with 16 teams (250+ players), a freestyle exhibition, distance contest, MTA, K-9 King's Dog show, putting contest, etc. There is a "carnival" themed player's party at the Century Center on Saturday night that includes food and drink (7 breweries supporting this event) with live music, $10 optional.

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It brings a huge smile to my face to finally announce that we are soon hosting the first ever PDGA event inside the city limits of Bend. It's been over 8 years since we first sketched the layout (been revised a handful of times) and now in one month from today, discs will fly all over the 165 acre park site at the Bend Pine Nursery. 18 of the 27 holes are expected to become a permanent layout following the event. We've been prepping the course site for the last few months with the help and support of the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District.

The course is a combination of turf and natural areas with mature ponderosa pines and old growth juniper, a large pond, elevation changes, rock outcroppings and canyon walls. This low cost event is part fundraiser and part celebration. We will compete in just one round of 27 holes each day.

The event will also include an ultimate Frisbee tournament with 16 teams (250+ players), a freestyle exhibition, distance contest, MTA, K-9 King's Dog show, putting contest, etc. There is a "carnival" themed player's party at the Century Center on Saturday night that includes food and drink (7 breweries supporting this event) with live music, $10 optional.

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The course is a work in progress, was inVENTed by Ryan Lane, and has been improved with the help of Matt Murphy, Peter Belizi, and Tyler Davio. The park is huge and mostly wide open with some tricky greens and big winds. There are shots for everybody with holes ranging from 220' - 1220' and yes the last two holes play over the pond, if you dare. We're doing our best to make sure the temp tees (paved paths, carpet, rubber, natural) are in pristine condition for the event.

Mother Nature is ready to have her cherry popped at the Disc Go Ball. We hope you'll come help us break in the new course and enjoy the festivities.

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Us bush pullers had a great work party today at the pine nursery. There's a few hundred less weeds than yesterday and some monster piles were created. The junipers are all cleaned up along the fairways and some new greens, including the canyon, were completed. All the tees are in decent shape but still need finished with rubber/carpet install scheduled for the next work session on Saturday, March 26 @ 10AM.

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Just wondering... Hole 26 and 27...How far is it over the pond and how deep is the water.

Hole 26 is probably about 450 with safety all down the left side so you can bail out early and stay dry or try to carry the water and get to the pin (may need a skip). Hole 27 is tucked close to the front edge of the water so the safe shot is to throw long and play back towards the pond. 350ish with a layup strip/dropzone that extends about 100 ft. from the tee then carry the water the rest of the way. Weenie arms will have a hard time on this hole, but a little strategy goes a long way. Know your limits and stay dry.